Diefenbaker House facts for kids
| Established | 1975 |
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| Location | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada. |
| Type | Historic house museum |
Diefenbaker House is a special museum located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. It used to be the home of John Diefenbaker, who was a very important person in Canada's history. He served as the Prime Minister of Canada, which is like the country's main leader.
The house itself was built way back in 1912. John Diefenbaker and his first wife, Edna Diefenbaker, bought it in 1947. Later, after Edna passed away, John's second wife, Olive Diefenbaker, lived there with him. In 1975, they decided to give their home to the city of Prince Albert. Their wish was for it to become a museum, so people could learn about their lives and Canada's past. Today, the Prince Albert Historical Society takes care of the museum.
On January 12, 2018, Diefenbaker House was officially recognized as a National Historic Site. This means it's a very important place that helps tell the story of Canada.
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John Diefenbaker, a former Prime Minister of Canada.
